blazer

noun

blaz·​er ˈblā-zər How to pronounce blazer (audio)
1
: one that blazes
2
: a sports jacket often with notched collar and patch pockets
blazered adjective

Examples of blazer in a Sentence

He wore a blue blazer and khaki pants. a wool skirt and matching blazer
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And the broken suit pairing of seersucker blazers with light blue jeans adds urban sophistication. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025 Paying homage to Dennis Rodman’s iconic 1996 stunt, Fagbenle opts for a Lululemon linen blazer and Align dress make for the perfect tunnel wedding look. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 As summer continues, sleeveless options that can be layered are your best bet—just throw a blazer over when fall arrives. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 30 July 2025 For this look Hathaway ditched the blazer but kept the vest to complete the summery suit. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for blazer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of blazer was in the 15th century

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“Blazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blazer. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

blazer

noun
blaz·​er ˈblā-zər How to pronounce blazer (audio)
: a sports jacket in bright stripes or solid color

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